Checking the parking lot
Determined to find out what had happened, I went to the parking lot. It was my final hope for finding Chris and Dereck. The cold night air greeted me as I went outdoors, in stark contrast to the suffocating tension inside. The lot was barely lit, and shadows stretched across the tarmac. I scoured the surroundings for any traces of them. My heart pounded in my chest as I moved along the rows of cars, seeking for a clue.
Checking The Parking Lot
A shadowy figure close to the vehicle
As I neared the parking lot, I noticed a shadowy figure near Chris’ car. The person was somewhat obscured by the poor illumination and neighboring woods, but it was evident that someone was present. My heart skipped a beat, and I slowed down, attempting to figure out who it was. My stomach ache intensified. The silence of the night was nearly deafening, and the tension in the air was obvious.
A shadowy figure close to the vehicle
